Yes — a robot cleans the main basin of an infinity pool just like any other pool. The vanishing edge itself and the catch/surge basin below it are the special parts: the robot handles the floor and walls of the main pool, while the thin weir edge and separate catch basin may still need occasional manual attention.
The main pool: no problem
An infinity pool’s primary basin is a normal pool as far as the robot is concerned. A capable climber with good navigation — like the Dolphin Sigma — cleans the floor, walls, and waterline exactly as it would in a standard pool. Match the robot to your pool’s size and surface and it will do its job.
The vanishing edge and catch basin
- The weir (vanishing edge) is a thin lip water flows over — not a surface a robot drives on. Give it a quick brush as part of normal upkeep.
- The catch/surge basin below is a separate, often narrow reservoir a robot won’t enter; it’s maintained separately and should be checked for debris.
Bottom line
Buy the robot for the main pool’s size and surface, and treat the edge and basin as light manual tasks. A gyroscopic climber keeps the large main basin spotless with minimal effort.
Choosing a robot
Not sure which model fits your infinity pool? Use the robot selector or browse strong climbers on our robotic pool cleaners page.
